City of Austin

  • Austin, Texas
City of Austin

Employer Description

The City of Austin

This vibrant and dynamic city tops many lists for business, entertainment, and quality of life. One of the country’s most popular, high-profile “green” and culturally rich cities, Austin was recently selected the number one Best Place to Live in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report). In 2016, Forbes named Austin the city most likely to prosper over the next decade on their America’s Cities of the Future list, and the City of Austin ranked in the top ten on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for 2017. 

Austin continues to lead with its vision of being the Most Livable City in the Country, emerging as a player on the international scene with such events as SXSW, Austin City Limits, Formula 1, and being home to companies such as Apple, Samsung, Dell, and Ascension Seton Healthcare. From the home of state government and the University of Texas to the Live Music Capital of the World and its growth as a film center, Austin has gained worldwide attention as a hub for education, business, health, and sustainability. 

The City offers a wide range of events, from music concerts, food festivals, and sports competitions to museum displays, exhibits, and family fun. Austin is also home to a wonderful ballet, world-class museums, one-of-a-kind shopping, and beautiful outdoor spaces. You can just as easily spend your morning paddling the lake as you can strolling through a celebrated history museum. 

Located at the edge of the Texas Hill Country—rolling terrain of limestone bluffs, springs, rivers, and lakes—Austin’s temperate climate is ideal for year-round jogging, cycling, hiking on the City’s many trails, or swimming at Barton Springs or one of the area’s many other swimming holes. 

There are a number of excellent golf courses in the area as well as recreational opportunities for rowing, kayaking, canoeing, camping, rock climbing, disc golf, mountain biking, fishing, and more. Austin truly has something to offer for everyone.

City Government

The City of Austin is a progressive, full-service municipal organization operating under the Council-Manager form of government. Austin has a 10-1 council system with an at-large Mayor and Council Members that represent ten districts. The Mayor and Council Members may serve in their respective seats for four years with a maximum of two consecutive terms. 

The City Council appoints the City Manager who is the chief administrative and executive officer of the City. The City Manager is responsible for guiding and directing day-to-day operations, as well as providing strategic research, recommendations, and management leadership to the City Council on the city budget, programs, policies, and services. The City Manager implements the organization’s administrative responsibilities with a strong team of Assistant City Managers and department executives. Supported by a staff of more than 14,000 and a budget of $4.1 billion, the City Manager and staff deliver a broad range of services to the citizens of Austin. 

The City Council and City Manager of Austin are committed to the mission of delivering the highest quality, cost-effective services. Austin is a beacon of sustainability, social equity, and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its community members, and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all.

130 JOB(S) AT City of Austin

  • Maintenance Worker Leader (North Area/Parks and Recreation Department)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 21, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Building Maintenance
    • Parks and Recreation
  • Accounting Associate I (Accounts Payable) - COA Employees only

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 21, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Accounting and Finance
  • Real Estate Supervisor

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 21, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Administrative Analysis and Research
    • Clerical and Administrative Support
    • Real Estate
  • General Maintenance Supervisor II (Horticulture Unit/Parks & Recreation Department)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 21, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Administrative Analysis and Research
    • Agriculture or Farm or Ranch
    • Building Maintenance
    • Clerical and Administrative Support
    • Parks and Recreation
  • Temporary - Human Resources Advisor

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 21, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Human Resources and Personnel
    • Other
  • Physical Security Systems Administrator

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 21, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Information Technology and Communication Services
    • Public Safety
  • IT Systems Administrator Senior

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 21, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Information Technology and Communication Services
  • Austin Resource Recovery Operator Senior (Residential Street Sweeping) (ARR Dept Employees Only)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 20, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Public Works
    • Sanitation and Solid Waste
  • Temporary - Animal Health Technician

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 20, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Animal Control or Services
    • Public Health
    • Other
  • Temporary - Athletic Officials I-III (Part-Time/Multiple Positions/Parks and Recreation Department)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 20, 2024
    • Part Time
    • Parks and Recreation
    • Other
  • Temporary - IT Support Specialist

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 20, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Education and Training
    • Information Technology and Communication Services
    • Other
  • Fleet Service Center Supervisor

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 20, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Administrative Analysis and Research
    • Clerical and Administrative Support
    • Fleet Management
  • Code Investigator - Enforcement Team (DSD Employees Only)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 20, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Criminology and Forensics
  • Business Process Consultant Senior (For City of Austin Employees Only)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 20, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Administrative Analysis and Research
  • Property Agent Senior (Leasing)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 20, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Real Estate
  • Administrative Specialist

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 20, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Clerical and Administrative Support
  • Airport Landside Access Manager

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 20, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Administration and Management
    • Aviation or Harbor
  • Power System Graduate Engineer or Power System Engineer

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 20, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Engineering
  • Managing Engineer (Division Manager, Engineering Services)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 19, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Administration and Management
    • Engineering
  • Training Specialist

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Nov 19, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Education and Training

City of Austin

The City of Austin

This vibrant and dynamic city tops many lists for business, entertainment, and quality of life. One of the country’s most popular, high-profile “green” and culturally rich cities, Austin was recently selected the number one Best Place to Live in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report). In 2016, Forbes named Austin the city most likely to prosper over the next decade on their America’s Cities of the Future list, and the City of Austin ranked in the top ten on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for 2017. 

Austin continues to lead with its vision of being the Most Livable City in the Country, emerging as a player on the international scene with such events as SXSW, Austin City Limits, Formula 1, and being home to companies such as Apple, Samsung, Dell, and Ascension Seton Healthcare. From the home of state government and the University of Texas to the Live Music Capital of the World and its growth as a film center, Austin has gained worldwide attention as a hub for education, business, health, and sustainability. 

The City offers a wide range of events, from music concerts, food festivals, and sports competitions to museum displays, exhibits, and family fun. Austin is also home to a wonderful ballet, world-class museums, one-of-a-kind shopping, and beautiful outdoor spaces. You can just as easily spend your morning paddling the lake as you can strolling through a celebrated history museum. 

Located at the edge of the Texas Hill Country—rolling terrain of limestone bluffs, springs, rivers, and lakes—Austin’s temperate climate is ideal for year-round jogging, cycling, hiking on the City’s many trails, or swimming at Barton Springs or one of the area’s many other swimming holes. 

There are a number of excellent golf courses in the area as well as recreational opportunities for rowing, kayaking, canoeing, camping, rock climbing, disc golf, mountain biking, fishing, and more. Austin truly has something to offer for everyone.

City Government

The City of Austin is a progressive, full-service municipal organization operating under the Council-Manager form of government. Austin has a 10-1 council system with an at-large Mayor and Council Members that represent ten districts. The Mayor and Council Members may serve in their respective seats for four years with a maximum of two consecutive terms. 

The City Council appoints the City Manager who is the chief administrative and executive officer of the City. The City Manager is responsible for guiding and directing day-to-day operations, as well as providing strategic research, recommendations, and management leadership to the City Council on the city budget, programs, policies, and services. The City Manager implements the organization’s administrative responsibilities with a strong team of Assistant City Managers and department executives. Supported by a staff of more than 14,000 and a budget of $4.1 billion, the City Manager and staff deliver a broad range of services to the citizens of Austin. 

The City Council and City Manager of Austin are committed to the mission of delivering the highest quality, cost-effective services. Austin is a beacon of sustainability, social equity, and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its community members, and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all.